Seeking Komet Trailer Axle

We also replaced our Komet axle, as well as the tongue with all US components. The axle is a 3500
lb Dexter Torflex. The Euro tongue was shot, so was sawed off and replaced with a surge brake
component. The brakes work with the surge just fine. The original parking brake handle was rigged to be able to set the parking brakes, and the cable for the emergency brake pretty much works like the original. Beauty of the system is that parts can be replaced in Anytown, USA. Have towed over 5000 miles with the new setup and it does fine. Also new brakes, wheels and tires. Local trailer fabricator did it for us for a total of around $1800. Very satisfied with the result.

Linwood

On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:19:33 PM UTC-4, Linwood Stevenson wrote:
We also replaced our Komet axle, as well as the tongue with all US components. The axle is a 3500

lb Dexter Torflex. The Euro tongue was shot, so was sawed off and replaced with a surge brake

component. The brakes work with the surge just fine. The original parking brake handle was rigged to be able to set the parking brakes, and the cable for the emergency brake pretty much works like the original. Beauty of the system is that parts can be replaced in Anytown, USA. Have towed over 5000 miles with the new setup and it does fine. Also new brakes, wheels and tires. Local trailer fabricator did it for us for a total of around $1800. Very satisfied with the result.



Linwood

Thanks Linwood,
I have the same issue and need to order a dexter torflex. Would you be so kind to share the reference number of the axle you selected?

Did you ordered new rims and tires or managed to keep the existing rims?

Can you tell me as well the start angle degree you picked? 10" down? 22.5" down? 32" down? Our axle is so damaged that we have no point of reference.

On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:19:33 PM UTC-5, Linwood Stevenson wrote:
We also replaced our Komet axle, as well as the tongue with all US components. The axle is a 3500

lb Dexter Torflex. The Euro tongue was shot, so was sawed off and replaced with a surge brake

component. The brakes work with the surge just fine. The original parking brake handle was rigged to be able to set the parking brakes, and the cable for the emergency brake pretty much works like the original. Beauty of the system is that parts can be replaced in Anytown, USA. Have towed over 5000 miles with the new setup and it does fine. Also new brakes, wheels and tires. Local trailer fabricator did it for us for a total of around $1800. Very satisfied with the result.



Linwood



On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:19:33 PM UTC-5, Linwood Stevenson wrote:
We also replaced our Komet axle, as well as the tongue with all US components. The axle is a 3500

lb Dexter Torflex. The Euro tongue was shot, so was sawed off and replaced with a surge brake

component. The brakes work with the surge just fine. The original parking brake handle was rigged to be able to set the parking brakes, and the cable for the emergency brake pretty much works like the original. Beauty of the system is that parts can be replaced in Anytown, USA. Have towed over 5000 miles with the new setup and it does fine. Also new brakes, wheels and tires. Local trailer fabricator did it for us for a total of around $1800. Very satisfied with the result.



Linwood

Linwood,
I'm in the same shape with my Komet, I copied all of these posts plus the last bunch and took them to my trailer manufacturer. Long story short the axle, brakes , etc. are not a problem BUT he has no idea about the parking brake and the catalog doesn't address it.My trailer is not in any shape to safely tow it the 35 miles to his shop so he look at it. (Another long story)I'm confident he is able to do the work but I would like to have an answer before I take it to him.

Don 47